"In general, there's an offbeat humor about everything Antonoff does. Her novelty items may have the most immediate appeal, but the rest of the retro-preppy range shouldn't be overlooked." – Brittany Adams, Style.com

Rachel Antonoff is one of those designers who is just so completely relatable. Like one of your closest friends…who just happens to be insanely creative, talented and well-dressed. You know the type. Case in point? The whimsical videos she creates each season to showcase her collections in action.

Her Fall 2014 collection is brought to life with "Dress Rehearsal." Inspired by the 1972 book Shockproof Sydney Skate and its female protagonists, it's a quirky vignette that held my attention for the entirety of its nearly six minutes (this, ladies and gentleman, is quite the feat).

"One of the main themes was 'mundane secrets,'" Antonoff told me. "Basically, the small rituals and habits we all do in private." I caught up with Antonoff for a hot second to pick her brain on smoking, coffee and chapped lips:

Julie Bensman: Which are some of your favorite pieces in the new collection?

Rachel Antonoff: I'm really partial to the No Smoking pieces. I'm a sucker for embroidery.

JB: You can count legions of Hollywood ladies as fans (including a few who showed up in this video). Who is the Rachel Antonoff girl?

RA: Any girl who likes to have fun with her clothes and generally be comfortable. These pieces are not for anyone 'suffering' in the name of fashion.

Julie Bensman is a seasoned digital strategist and content marketer with over a decade of editorial, brand and agency experience. She also hosts a travel show on BBC called RSVP Abroad. Originally from Chicago, Julie now splits her time between Los Angeles and New York. She enjoys skiing, pickling vegetables and supporting her local public library. You can find her on Twitter @JulieBensman.